Baltic Dry Index falls to 2801 down 51 points

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI), a leading indicator of global economic health, fell by 51 points to 2801 on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The BDI, compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange, tracks prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain, and iron ore. This decrease may indicate a slowdown in global trade and economic activity.